The only unique thing about Swoops is the shape. Swoops were Pringles-shaped chocolate candies by Hershey. So good. Hershey's Milk Chocolate Swoops. The Swoops version was discontinued in 2006. Swoops were curved-shaped chocolate slices resembling Pringles and came in classic milk chocolate, white chocolate, almond, toffee, and peppermint flavors. That shape was meant to encourage mindless snacking, but since there weren't many Swoops in a container, they were hugely unsatisfying. They're called Swoops! by fixman88 August 16, 2004 19 21. And that usually costs money. level 1 Hershey’s Swoops. Currently unavailable. Of course they weren't called Pringles, but were shaped and sized identically. There was a Reese's flavor, in addition to original Hershey's chocolate and York peppermint patties. Bonnie: Think Pringles meets Hershey’s candy bars and you’ll have a handle on new Swoops, the wavy, solid chocolate candy slices. Karen on 2/02/10 at 10:47 am, Comment by Limited edition White chocolate Customers also viewed these products. They come in oodles of flavors but the basic idea is that they are little chocolate chips flavored in some way. If you're talking about Hershey's Swoops, there's a reason they were very chocolatey - … Hershey’s Swoops. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. level 1 I remember bring like 4-7 kids to the store buying it . Did you ever say to yourself, “I love Pringles. We’re talking about Hershey’s Swoops. 5. Size: 3.78 oz still from hersheys swoops commercial. We’re talking about Hershey’s Swoops. Unfortunately, in 1997, Hershey's discontinued the candy bar. But, Hershey’s didn’t go in that direction. However, the product was discontinued in August 2006 due to poor publicity. (more) Hersheys Swoops = dumbest candy evar Off-Topic. Ferrero’s US expansion continues: Nutella owner swoops for Kellogg’s cookie and fruit snacks brands in US$1.3bn deal 02 Apr 2019 --- The Ferrero Group has announced a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire the cookie, fruit and fruit-flavored snack, ice cream cone and pie crust businesses from Kellogg Company for US$1.3 billion (or €1.16 billion at current exchange rates). Instead, they made chocolate strips that resembled Pringles, without that added flavor. Most people didn’t like the fact that this product looked like Pringles but didn’t quite pack the same salty punch, so Swoops were discontinued in 2006. - baked tostitos discontinued 2020 - still from hersheys swoops commercial. For a brief time in the early 2000s, that was a reality. In the early aughts, Hershey’s ran out of ideas and said fuck it decided that what the people really wanted and needed were Pringles-shaped chocolates and Swoops was born! Swoops looked like chocolate-covered Pringles, but they actually didn’t have any salty surprise in the middle — or any kind of surprise — they were simply chocolate slices. In 2003, Hershey’s introduced their product called Swoops. If you can imagine a Hershey's Kiss squashed into about the shape and size of a Pringles potato chip, then you've got the idea behind Swoops. Hershey's Swoops. My friends loved it too! Advertisement. I’m glad that you liked these Thins, but now I’m craving some chocolate coated pringles. Hershey's makes a product just like this. If you can imagine a Hershey's Kiss squashed into about the shape and size of a Pringles potato chip, then you've got the idea behind Swoops. Melt almond bark in microwave for about 2-3 minutes. 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For a brief time in the early 2000s, that was a reality. We’re also trying out a new format, which is a little shorter, like a handful of fun size candy bars! Does anyone relate to this childhood sensation , A post shared by هلا (@halaalduwik) on Sep 27, 2015 at 3:45am PDT. Apparently promo was bad and not a lot of people knew about them so they were ALSO added to the discontinued foods list in 2006! Courtesy of Hershey's. This container includes three individually sealed 6-packs of Swoops. Swoops debuted in 2003 as slices of Hershey's chocolate manufactured in the shape of Pringles potato crisps. This was a completely new way of looking at chocolate because it was so different. Hershey's Swoops. When I first saw them I thought they were chocolate covered pringles. They arent choclolate covered pringles...they are just shaped the same way. The only (but awesome!) Though they did last for a while, Hershey discontinued the product in 2006. Pringles White Chocolate Potato Crisps Limited Edition Visit the Pringles Store. Did you ever say to yourself, “I love Pringles. Comment by Anon on 12/15/11 at 8:12 pm # It’s sold by Costco now, a box containing 5 flavors (two milk chocolate, plus dark chocolate, hazel, etc.) They come in oodles of flavors but the basic idea is that they are little chocolate chips flavored in some way. Candyology 101 - Episode 36 - KitKat Unwrapping And Review. In the early aughts, Hershey’s ran out of ideas and said fuck it decided that what the people really wanted and needed were Pringles-shaped chocolates and Swoops was born! Hershey's Milk Chocolate Swoops. Limited edition varieties included White Chocolate Peppermint (available around Christmas), Special Dark with Almonds, and … As for Pringles... it's gotta be Pizza. Stir in chips and nuts. Keebler Pizzarias And they were actually very chocolatey. Swoops were slices of chocolate that were shaped and sized like Pringles chips but they tasted like a regular Hershey’s chocolate bar. Limited edition varieties included White Chocolate Peppermint (available around Christmas), Special Dark with Almonds, and Strawberries & Creme. The candy bar featured cocoa wafers, chocolate crème, peanuts, and a milk chocolate coating. Most people did not see the point in having chocolate shaped like Pringles potato chips, especially when there was nothing but chocolate in them. 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The friends of mine who did try them said they were delicious. When Gothamist sees this new offering from Hershey's, the chip-shaped "Swoops," we. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Hershey finally decided to call it quits on this one 3 years later. They looked like chocolate Pringles, were package heavy and not good value for money. For a brief time in the early 2000s, that was a reality. Meghan on 5/11/08 at 2:14 pm, Comment by Did you ever say to yourself, “I love Pringles. Swoops were slices of chocolate that were shaped and sized like Pringles chips but they tasted like a regular Hershey’s chocolate bar. Swoops were curved-shaped chocolate slices resembling Pringles and came in classic milk chocolate, white chocolate, almond, toffee, and peppermint flavors. That shape was meant to encourage mindless snacking, but since there weren't many Swoops in a container, they were hugely unsatisfying. We want to talk about another discontinued candy that left chocolate lovers wanting once it was pulled from the shelves. In 2004, a successor of this product called Reese's Swoops, chocolate covered Pringles with peanut butter icing on top, replaced the Bites version. Hershey’s Swoops! They were made in multiple flavors, including milk chocolate, Reese’s peanut butter, Almond Joy, and white chocolate. ... Pringles-shaped Chocolate From Hershey's By Jen Chung Sept. 18, 2003 12:23 p.m. The top of the Swoop is chocolate brown in color, except for a peanut butter squiggle across the middle, resembling the pattern on Charlie Brown's shirt. Why they aren't known as the "High Fructose Corn Syrup" generation, we may never know, but the sugary sweets and salty foods that we were introduced to left a lasting impression on us (and we aren't talking about the health issues they may or may not have caused). ( Log Out /  9384 snack review s: 119 brands • 203 snack types • 84 countries • 1762 companies • Latest reviews Chocolate that was shaped like Pringles? OMG , Reece’s swoops are delicious . - candy fandom in the form of a blog. Todays selection leapt out just because it is a little unusual: Hamlet “Chocola’s” looked a lot like chocolate Pringles. Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Flavored Variety Pack, Original, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Onion, BBQ, 20.6 oz (15 Cans) 4.6 out of 5 stars 6,858 $9.34 $ 9 . For more, check out these 108 most popular sodas ranked by how toxic they are. This turned a lot of consumers away. Mmmmmm, milk chocolate, peanuts, raisins, crispy cereal pieces and fudge bits. Hershies makes a product called “swoops” that are basically chocolate Pringle’s. Each package contains three servings, consisting of six funny little chocolate "slices". The only unique thing about Swoops is the shape. This turned a lot of consumers away. I spend all yesterday searching for it on Google “potato chip candy” “chocolate chip” then finial “Pringle shaped candy” it was Reece’s swoops . Swoops chips were only made for a brief time, beginning in 2003 and ending in August of 2006. Because of this, most people hesitated to try it out because of the assumption that they were potato chips covered in chocolate. Swoops debuted in 2003 as slices of Hershey's chocolate manufactured in the shape of Pringles potato crisps. It was reported that customers thought they were chocolate-dipped chips, and many were turned off by this fact. But I’ve been curious about Swoops but not willing to put in the two bucks they usually cost. There were so many flavors, too! 34 ($0.45/Ounce) A type of chocolate candy made by Hershey's that looks like chocolate Pringles potato chips. The Chocolate Life - more than just a chocolate blog, this is Clay Gordon's chocolate community with forums & a place for you to blog, too. Reese's Bites was a product of Hershey Foods Corporation (later renamed The Hershey Company in 2005) as part of HFC's Bites lineup. Hershey’s Swoops looked like Pringles dipped in melted Hershey’s candy bars (they also kind of looked like wide tongues made out of shit), but they were a work of trickery! This turned a lot of consumers away. In terms of M&A, in early 2017 Ferrero acquired Fannie May Confections Brands, which, through its Fannie May and Harry London brands, provides offerings across key categories including chocolate bars, pralines and other snacks. Chocolate that was shaped like Pringles? The shape of Swoops made us think of Pringles, but there was no crunchy, potato-chip center (or even a sweet candy center). They still sell them? 5. Apparently promo was bad and not a lot of people knew about them so they were ALSO added to the discontinued foods list in 2006! swoops and whips, next to chocolate dip covered potato chips those were 2 of the best reeses candy i ever ate in my entire life. I’m glad that you liked these Thins, but now I’m craving some chocolate coated pringles. ( Log Out /  Swoops: Ok, these were technically introduced in 2003, but these Pringles-shaped chocolates came in almost about EVERY iconic candy bar including Hershey's, Almond Joy, York and the pictured Reese's. Melt the chocolate in saucepan. Maria and I take a quick look at one of the most popular candy bars in the world. Oreo O’s. I've tried Lays cinnamon-flavored chips and they're very good as well. (more) Please do not use my photos without prior permission directly from me, they represent what I ate in preparation for these reviews and are not to be used for other purposes. Reese’s Swoops. A different company made chocolate Pringles years ago. 2004: Reese’s Swoops. [Sir ... Dom dan Kudo Pretend Play Staged a Chocolate … Reese’s Swoops. Chocolate that was shaped like Pringles? I've had those before, well, they weren't pringles they were ruffles but it was still good as hell. Almond Joy, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, and Hershey's Milk Chocolate were available year-round, whereas you could only find peppermint white chocolate around Christmas. We want to talk about another discontinued candy that left chocolate lovers wanting once it was pulled from the shelves. use I’ve found for Swoops is for s’mores. Hershies makes a product called “swoops” that are basically chocolate Pringle’s. This turned a lot of consumers away. Swoops appear to be more of a hydrogenated oil product than a chocolate product and even if they were fresh, I reckon I’d find them waxy. still from hersheys swoops commercial. A different company made chocolate Pringles years ago. Upon opening one of the 6-packs, I found that the Swoops are indeed shaped like Pringles, but slightly smaller. However, the product was discontinued in August 2006 due to poor publicity. They looked like chocolate Pringles, were package heavy and not good value for money. In 2012, a brand new Reese's product, an unwrapped version of Reese's Miniatures nicknamed Reese's Minis, replaced the Swoops version as that version's successor. While this would normally be enough for world domination, it seems as though this wasn’t quite enough for Swoops. Let dry, break up into pieces. For a brief time in the early 2000s, that was a reality. I wish they were made out of chocolate.” Well, Hershey’s has gone and made a whole line of candy called Swoops. 34 ($0.45/Ounce) Place Purchased: 99 cent Store (Hollywood) They taste just like the candy bars and kisses, so I guess Hershey's expects people to go wild over the new shape or something. Chocolate that was shaped like Pringles? ( Log Out /  I have once tried some of version of Swoops. And they were actually very chocolatey. That's probably why the "indulgent, mouth … especially the swoops. Hershey’s Swoops. For a daily update of Candy Blog reviews, enter your email address: Candyology 101 - Episode 37 - Lemonheads Our snackers review Hershey's Milk Chocolate Swoops! Candy • Reese's • Review • Hershey's • Discontinued • Marshmallow • Peanuts • 5-Pleasant • United States • 99 Cent Only Store •. Because of this, most people hesitated to try it out because of the assumption that they were potato chips covered in chocolate. Chocolate that was shaped like Pringles? Let’s all take a break with KitKat on this episode of Candyology 101. 4. Name: Reese’s Swoops They were produced in the following flavors: Hershey's Milk Chocolate, Reese's Peanut Butter, Almond Joy, York Peppermint Pattie, White Chocolate Reeses, and Toffee and Almond. 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